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Toyota DPF class action battle continues in High Court

10 April 2024, 12:56 pm

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Toyota DPF class action battle continues in High Court
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Toyota DPF class action battle continues in High Court
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Toyota and affected owners are appealing a Federal Court ruling regarding faulty diesel particulate filters in the High Court of Australia. The class action relates to 264,170 HiLux, Prado and Fortuner vehicles built between October 2015 and April 2020. The Federal Court found a defect in the DPFs, resulting in reduced vehicle value. Both parties are appealing the decision, with owners seeking reinstatement of the original value reduction figure. Toyota maintains there has been no reduction in value and continues to offer free-of-charge remedies for affected vehicles.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, HiLux, Prado, Fortuner

 

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